State Representative Jamie Long

06/22/2026

From the onset of Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration has consistently tried to bully and intimidate Minnesotans, going so far as attempting to subpoena leaders in our state. Today, in a major win for Minnesotans, a federal judge rejected this blatant abuse of power.

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”

06/19/2026

161 years ago today, the promise of freedom upon which this nation was founded finally reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. The news of their emancipation from slavery came over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

This day is a reminder of the cost of freedom delayed, deferred, and denied. But Juneteenth is also a day of celebration, commemorating the resilience, power, and hope of African Americans who had to fight to earn for the freedom they always deserved.

There is still much work to do to ensure true freedom for all. The freedom to afford your life. The freedom to start a family — and the freedom to choose not to. The freedom to thrive. We still have a great deal of work to do. And we will do it together.

In Minnesota and beyond, Happy Juneteenth!

06/14/2026

Today marks one year since Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed in a horrific act of political violence.

Melissa was our friend, our leader, and the greatest Speaker of the House in Minnesota’s history. She — along with Mark and their dog Gilbert — all lived lives defined by their service to others. They were kind, hopeful, and dedicated. They were the best of us.

We miss them every day. May we all work to honor their legacy.

06/01/2026

Pride is a Minnesotan value. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

05/25/2026

Six years. What was true then remains true today: George Floyd should still be alive.

05/18/2026

Despite a divided legislature, House DFLers delivered real results for Minnesotans this session: saving HCMC, $40 million in rental assistance, increased property tax refunds, and protections for our public programs from fraud.

But the GOP blocked key priorities of Minnesotans. Republicans refused to support a single gun violence prevention bill. They ignored after survivors, students, doctors, and families who came to the Capitol begging for action. They also failed to acknowledge the harm of Operation Metro Surge and would not support any legislation to help our communities recover from this overreach.

The contrast couldn't be clearer. DFLers will keep fighting for safer communities, affordable health care, and an economy that works for everyone.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

This is one of the biggest, most impactful policy wins of the YEAR. All session long, DFLers were adamant that we needed to pass legislation to save HCMC — and we just did.

05/17/2026

For nearly two weeks since the Senate passed it, House Republicans have hidden the comprehensive gun violence prevention bill. Literally hiding it away in a drawer somewhere. We're now at the final day of the legislative session, and they still refuse to tell Minnesotans: where's the bill?

It's unfathomable that Republican leaders choose to keep hiding the bill – and hiding from Minnesotans where they stand on keeping people safe. They are running out the clock this session, hoping people will just forget about this issue. We know communities have experienced too much trauma, tragedy, and heartbreak for that to happen. DFLers are committed to keep fighting for the responsible gun laws Minnesotans are demanding.